CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026: 20 ITI Trade Posts in New Delhi with 7th CPC Level 2 Pay
CSIR – National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi has released the CSIR NPL Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 notification for 20 vacancies across six ITI trades — Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia & Animation, Digital Photographer, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle. Selected candidates get 7th CPC Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) with approximate monthly emoluments of ₹44,428, central government allowances, NPS, and postings at India’s national measurement standards lab in Delhi.
The application window closes on 30 June 2026 and the mode is strictly offline (by post). If you have passed 10th with Science and hold an ITI certificate in any of the listed trades, this is one of the most stable 10th Pass Govt Jobs you will see this year. This GovtJobsAlert.in guide walks you through the post-wise vacancy split, exam pattern, fees, age limit, and the exact step-by-step process to send your form to CSIR-NPL.
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlights at a Glance
CSIR-NPL is the apex laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), responsible for maintaining India’s national standards of measurement. Working here means a long-term, pensionable central government career under CSIR Service Rules, 1994, with two years of probation and transferability across CSIR labs.
- Organisation: CSIR – National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi
- Post Name: Technician (1) — 6 trade-wise post codes (T2-01 to T2-06)
- Total Vacancies: 20
- Pay Level: 7th CPC Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200), approx. ₹44,428/month
- Job Location: New Delhi (transferable across CSIR labs)
- Application Mode: Offline — by post only
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
What is the Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
There are 20 posts in total spread across six different ITI trades. Each trade is a separate Post Code, so if you want to apply for more than one trade you must send a separate application and a separate fee for each Post Code. Numbers below are taken directly from the official notification dated Rectt./02/2026.
| Post Code & Trade | Category Mix | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| T2-01 — Electronics | UR-2, EWS-2, OBC-NCL-5, ST-1 | 10 |
| T2-02 — Electrical | UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-NCL-3 | 5 |
| T2-03 — COPA | UR-1, OBC-NCL-1 | 2 |
| T2-04 — Multimedia & Animation | UR-1 | 1 |
| T2-05 — Digital Photographer | UR-1 | 1 |
| T2-06 — Mechanic Motor Vehicle | UR-1 | 1 |
| Total | UR-7, EWS-3, OBC-NCL-9, ST-1 | 20 |
Two posts out of the 20 are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Category-b: Deaf and Hard of Hearing) — one each within T2-01 Electronics and T2-02 Electrical.
What is the Eligibility for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The essential qualification is the same pattern across all 6 trades — only the ITI trade changes:
- 10th / SSC / Matriculation with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, AND
- ITI certificate (national or state trade certificate) in the relevant trade — Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Multimedia Animation & Special Effects, Digital Photographer, or Mechanic Motor Vehicle
CSIR also accepts two alternative routes in place of the ITI certificate:
- 2 years of full-time apprentice training in the relevant trade from a recognised institution, OR
- 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Central / State / UT Ministry, Department, Organisation, PSU, or Autonomous Body
If you hold an ITI Govt Job trade certificate, make sure the trade name on your certificate exactly matches the trade on your chosen Post Code — even a small mismatch leads to rejection at the screening stage.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Cut-off Date: 30 June 2026
Age relaxation as per Government of India rules:
- SC / ST: 5 years (only on posts reserved for them)
- OBC-NCL: 3 years (only on posts reserved for them)
- PwBD (UR): 10 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting military service rendered)
- Regular CSIR / Govt / PSU employees: 5 years (with 3 years continuous service in same line)
What is the Salary for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
CSIR-NPL Technicians are appointed in 7th CPC Pay Level 2 with basic pay of ₹19,900/- and a maximum of ₹63,200/- in the pay matrix. The approximate gross monthly emoluments at entry are around ₹44,428 in a Class ‘X’ city (Delhi), inclusive of standard central government allowances.
- Pay Level: Level 2 (7th CPC)
- Pay Band: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
- Basic Pay (Entry): ₹19,900/month
- Approx. Gross (Entry, Delhi): ₹44,428/month
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, House Building Advance
- Pension: National Pension System (NPS) for new entrants
- Probation: 2 years from date of joining
In-hand range: approximately ₹38,000 – ₹45,000 per month at entry in Delhi, before deductions. Salary grows with annual increments, DA revisions, and the CSIR Assessment Promotion scheme.
CSIR may also offer departmental accommodation in lieu of HRA at the discretion of the management.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
Selection is a three-stage process conducted by CSIR-NPL itself. Paper-I is only qualifying — the final merit list is drawn from Paper-II and Paper-III combined.
- Screening: A Screening Committee shortlists candidates based on eligibility, qualifications, and experience as declared in the application form.
- Trade Test (Qualifying): A practical trade test in the relevant trade. You must qualify this round to enter the written exam.
- Written Examination: OMR-based or Computer-Based, Objective MCQ format, in English and Hindi (except the English Language paper). 150 MCQs spread across 3 papers in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I — Mental Ability (Qualifying) | 50 Q / 100 marks, +2 per correct, no negative | 1 hour |
| Paper-II — General Awareness + English Language | 50 Q / 150 marks, +3 / −1 | 30 minutes |
| Paper-III — Concerned Trade Subject | 50 Q / 150 marks, +3 / −1 | 1 hour |
Final merit is based on Paper-II + Paper-III marks. Tie-breaking follows trade-paper marks first, then lower negatives, then date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher. To plan a smart study schedule, also look at the official Syllabus and Exam Calendar pages on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Offline for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
The application is strictly offline — there is no online application portal for this notification. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official CSIR-NPL recruitment page (link in Essential Links below) and download the prescribed Application Form (Part-I and Part-II).
- Fill the form completely in your own handwriting in blue ink. No column should be left blank — write “N.A.” wherever a field does not apply.
- Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on Part-I (with signature across) and on Part-II (without signature across).
- Attach self-attested copies of: Date of Birth proof, 10th and ITI mark-sheets and certificates, applicable category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, or Transgender), and any experience certificates.
- Prepare a Crossed Demand Draft of ₹500 (where applicable) from any nationalised bank, valid for at least 3 months, drawn in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory” payable at New Delhi. Write your Name and Post Code on the back of the DD.
- Government / PSU / Autonomous body employees must route the application through proper channel with NOC (Proforma-VII). An advance copy may be sent directly, but the original must reach by the deadline.
- Place everything inside an envelope superscribed: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) — (Post Code No. ____)” and send by post so that it reaches Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012 on or before 30 June 2026.
- If applying for more than one Post Code, send separate applications with separate fees for each.
What are the Important Dates for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | Out Now |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Proper-Channel Applications | 30 June 2026 |
The same closing date applies even for applicants from far-flung areas — no extension is allowed unless CSIR-NPL issues a fresh corrigendum.
What is the Application Fee for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women, CSIR Employees, Abroad, Transgender | No Fee (Exempted) |
Payment is by Crossed Demand Draft / Pay Order only — no online payment, UPI, or net banking is accepted. The DD must be drawn on a nationalised bank, with at least 3 months validity, in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory” payable at New Delhi. Without a valid DD, eligible-category applications are summarily rejected.
Essential Links for CSIR NPL Technician 2026 — Notification PDF & Form
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit CSIR-NPL Official Recruitment Page (Download Form)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
For more central government technician openings like this, keep an eye on the Other Govt Jobs section on GovtJobsAlert.in — we update it daily as soon as a fresh notification is released. The CSIR-NPL Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 is a rare central-government, pensionable opening for ITI holders, and the offline-by-post mode means the form must physically reach Delhi by 30 June 2026 — start preparing your DD and certificate set this week so nothing is rushed at the last moment.